Keelan Harvick Embodied Father Kevin’s Composure

The Closer, Part II becomes the Youngest Snowflake 125 Winner in History

 

For a brief moment, Keelan Harvick thought he let a victory slip away in his debut Snowflake 125 appearance at Five Flags Speedway early Sunday morning.

 

A bad restart with 45 laps remaining stymied a valiant charge the young Harvick had made from the 15th starting position, which forced him to play catch up against Tristan McKee and reigning Snowball Derby winner Kaden Honeycutt. Possessing the same poise as his father Kevin, Harvick did not waste the limited time at his disposal.

 

“I thought I was in third gear, but I was in second gear,” Harvick said. “I just made a mistake, but I knew I had to fight back. [It would have been] a pretty embarrassing way to lose the Snowflake [125] after I had just got the lead.

 

However, not even 20 laps passed before Harvick found himself on McKee’s rear bumper to re-take the top spot. Harvick easily dispatched McKee and held him off in the closing laps to become the youngest Snowflake 125 winner at 13, surpassing the record previously established by a 14-year-old Hunter Robbins in 2005.

 

𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒆 - At 13 years old @KeelanHarvick became the youngest winner of the #Snowflake125 at the end of a very late night at @5FlagsSpeedway.

He caught up with our @RobBlount to explain how scored the biggest win of his life 👇 pic.twitter.com/qcequVXJsP

— FloRacing (@FloRacing) December 7, 2025

Battling his way to a Snowflake 125 victory was a mentally taxing experience for Harvick, who climbed out of his No. 62 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford shortly before 4 a.m. CT. Yet he still made time to appreciate and reflect upon the journey that led him to prevailing on the Pro Late Model discipline’s premier stage.

 

“It’s just really cool,” he said. “[I’m thankful for] everything that everybody has sacrificed for me to get to this point. My dad took me to Italy when I was 10 to get the experience with all the other kids who are so much better. That helped me understand the value of racing and helped me get to this point.”

 

 

“We typically try to find the hardest races because you learn the most,” Kevin said. “This race is no different. Not going to find the best competition you can is detrimental to the kids. [Keelan] has done a great job, but Rackley [W.A.R.] has done a great job of preparing the cars all year and getting him used to driving the [Pro Late Models].”

 

Getting the sneaking suspicion this golf thing is going to be put on the back burner… 🙃🥰 #itried pic.twitter.com/kOMnvAnyPH

— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) December 7, 2025

 

source: NASCAR Media

Michael Jordan Arrives in Court for #NASCAR Lawsuit

Could Blow Motorsports Apart

 

Michael Jordan's bitter fight against NASCAR headed to federal court on Monday in a jury trial that could tear apart the top motorsports series.

 

The legendary NBA great, 62, was pictured arriving at the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte for the case, brought by 23XI Racing, which he majority-owns, and another team, Front Row Motorsports.

 

"I did it for the smaller teams as well. It's not just me." M.J.

 

The antitrust allegations leveled by the two parties have alleged salacious personal communications within NASCAR, issues with its finances and a deep contempt between some of the top executives in the sport and its participants.

 

NASCAR claims it has done nothing wrong, insisting it has not violated antitrust law because it has done nothing to restrain trade beyond normal business practices.

 

"We will continue to defend and preserve it (Charter System), but make no mistake, the lawsuit puts this at risk". NASCAR CEO Steve Phelps

 

The judge in the case has already ruled that NASCAR has a monopoly over its market, in a significant win for Jordan's side. But it is now up to the six-person jury to decide whether the motorsports organization abused this power and broke antitrust laws.

 

Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, who owns 23XI alongside Jordan and his longtime business manager, Curtis Polk, suggested that the gloves will be off during the two-week trial.

 

“Our fans have been brainwashed with their talking points for decades. Narratives pushed by media who are intimidated by them. Lies are over starting Monday morning. It’s time for the truth. It’s time for change.” Denny Hamlin

 

If NASCAR wins, it is unlikely that 23XI and Front Row would stay in business beyond 2026 and the six charters being held aside likely would be floated to other interested parties.

 

The last one sold went for $45 million, and NASCAR has indicated there is strong interest from potential buyers, including private-equity firms.

 

“Coffee with Kenny”

Will you ignore the biggest story in @NASCAR history? pic.twitter.com/Fh6Lhk55e8

— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) December 1, 2025

 

source: Daily Mail Media